Situated in Cape Town, South Africa’s Mother City, The Forge Web Creations is a boutique design studio specialising in digital and graphic design.

Run by Sue Rutherford, The Forge began as The Forge Web Creations CC, a successful web design agency that started in 1999. Today, The Forge has evolved into an intimate independent Cape Town design studio that provides digital and graphic design solutions to individuals and small businesses.

This streamlined approach allows The Forge to offer a personalised solution with the advantage of one on one communication throughout the design process. Whether you are seeking a beautifully designed WordPress website, a stunning company logo, personalised corporate stationery such as letterheads and business cards, or expertly designed brochures, The Forge offers a wealth of experience and expertise that is backed by a warm, personalised approach to customer service.

Design Studio Solutions

With ample experience in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and WordPress, my design studio offers a wide range of design services. From digital design solutions all the way to business cards and additional graphic design solutions, I help you create a cohesive design for your brand. I also partner with highly skilled developers to assist in bringing my web design creations to life.

My services include the following:

Logo Design

Looking for a beautifully designed company logo? I will create a powerful logo that represents your brand in a way that is visual and eye-catching. The Forge offers a minimal, unique approach to professional logo design that helps you stand out for all the right reasons.

Business Cards

The Forge also offers business card design, to help you create a calling card that is perfectly suited to your logo, website and brand. Whether you are starting a new business or improving the look of your current card, this service helps you put your best proverbial foot forward when meeting new clients.

Letterheads

Take your branding to the next level with personalised letterhead design that ties in to your logo, business card and website look and style. Letterheads add a professional touch to both internal and external communication, while reinforcing your brand in a subtle yet powerful way.

Brochures

The Forge also offers brochure design that caters to the diverse needs of local businesses. Whether advertising an event or showcasing your products and services, a beautifully designed brochure is an essential tool in your marketing toolbox.

WordPress Websites

The Forge’s web design services are ideally suited to those seeking a responsive, eye-catching WordPress website. High quality premium themes such as Divi by Elegant Themes are to create minimal, user-friendly, clean, SEO optimised websites that look good and perform even better. As a former developer, I am always aware of coding challenges.

Looking for a Designer?

My extensive experience both as a developer and a web and graphic designer have given me a solid understanding of design that doesn’t only look great, but also works well. The advantage of working with an independent web designer is that it offers a personalised experience. As a small business owner, I understand the unique needs of freelancers and small scale businesses.

I work hand in hand with you through each step of the way, to create designs that resonate. If development or additional services are required, I have a strong network of specialists within various areas of coding, marketing and content creation. The Forge also provides fuss-free, affordable web design and graphic design that does not cost the earth, which further adds to your peace of mind.

My Portfolio

Websites:

Sintrex

Fynbos Villa Guest House

The Fetal Assesment Centre

Cape Villa Collection

Dakota Design

Afristar Foundation

The Oak and Vine

The Support Room

Triumph Travel

I Will Be In

Fraser Electrical

LC Solutions

Impulse

amaBele Belles

JustBcoz

Digirisk

Gone Fishing

DigiGear

Anglican Aids

Michael Olivier

Cape Stay Accommodation Guide

Gary’s Surf School

Anna Trzebinski

Roodenburg House Luxury Guest House

eFrog Digital Design

Brompton Swimming Club

Green Goddess

The Dot Spot

Logos:

Testimonials

We recently worked with Sue on a website project for a company that supplies high-end kitchens. The client was incredibly specific about their design requirements; Sue worked closely with us to achieve a design that was happily accepted. We look forward to working with Sue again.

Christopher Mills

Managing Director, iMod Digital

I have had the pleasure of working alongside Sue Rutherford at The Forge for a number of years now. When I returned from abroad in 2013, one of my first tasks at Dakota Design was to oversee the complete overhaul of our rather dated website and Sue was recommended to me by some big hitters at Ogilvy Mather. I was looking for a designer/developer partner who was savvy enough to produce a world-class product but small enough to give our project the personal attention it required. I was not disappointed. Not only did we develop a website that has generated countless new business leads, but also a fresh, contemporary CI that has stood the test of time.

I highly recommend Sue to anyone who’s considering developing a new website and related
collateral.

Graeme Adley

Client Services Director, Dakota Design (Pty) Ltd.

Thank you so much. You’ve designed the website we dreamed of. It’s truly world-class.

Lewis Pugh

United Nations Patron of the Oceans

Contact Me

Ready to get started?

For more information on the design services that I offer, simply contact me today to find out why working with an independent design studio is the best route for small businesses looking for help with their web and graphic design needs.